Instagram Scam Costs Woman £1,000 with False £19,000 Payout Promise
Jayne* fell victim to a sneaky Instagram scam when a friend’s hijacked account slid into her DMs. The fraudsters convinced her to invest £1,000 with the tempting promise of a massive £19,000 return.
Scammers Demand More Cash and Personal Details
To “secure” her payout, Jayne was pushed to create a promotional video for the scam scheme. She was also pressured into handing over her login details to “prove her identity.”
That’s when Jayne’s own account was hijacked. The crooks then used her video to scam her friends, spreading the fraud further.
Spot the Scam and Act Fast
- If you’ve handed over financial info, contact your bank immediately.
- Get free advice from Citizens Advice scams advisor on 0808 250 5050 or visit https://bit.ly/2SiaFrX.
- Report the scam to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or https://bit.ly/2RvjBfK.
Warn your mates! Don’t let these crooks clean out your friends too.
